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Illustration highlighting the role of biodiversity as a foundation for business, competitiveness, and economic resilience. Courtesy of UNDP (AI Image)

Nature is business: how biodiversity standards can secure Rwanda’s economic future

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during AI for Impact Global South Forum”in Kigali on 21 January 2026. Courtesy
Technology

From India to Africa: What India’s public-sector AI experience offers Rwanda and the Global South

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A farmers works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Soil is Africa’s hidden growth asset

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The awarding ceremony was held alongside the University of Rwanda Career Forum Network on Friday, March 27, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV).
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Over 50 UR student-led start-ups win Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund grants to scale innovation

Monday, March 30, 2026
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.
Environment

Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection 

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr. Olivier Kamana and Professor Toby Peters, Executive Director of ACES during the signing ceremony in Kigali on March 26. Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: ACES and MINAGRI partner to unlock Rwanda’s cold chain infrastructure and agricultural markets

Friday, March 27, 2026
One of the cooling rooms used to preserve fresh products. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Cold chains: The missing link in food security and agricultural value

Friday, March 27, 2026
A farmer works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Rwanda is set to benefit from €5 million to support the rollout of climate-smart agricultural technologies. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How €5m funding will transform Rwanda’s food basket sites

Friday, March 27, 2026
Participants celebrate women's impact through a powerful lens Her Voice, Her Future, showcasing how women’s leadership strengthens communities and transforms lives.
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PRESS RELEASE: Her Voice, Her Future: Sustainable Growers unlocking women potential to lead through giving to gain

Friday, March 27, 2026
Officials and members of Dukunde Kawa Musasa Cooperative cut a cake to celebrate the 25th anniversary on Wednesday, March 25. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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25 years of impact: Dukunde Kawa Musasa marks its rise in Rwanda’s coffee sector

Friday, March 27, 2026
The two-day event, titled “Innovative Solutions for Nutrition Security in Rwanda,” took place from March 12–13 in Kigali. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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CARE, European Union convene national workshop to drive innovative nutrition solutions in Rwanda

Thursday, March 26, 2026